David and Goliath: 10 Bible Quiz Questions and Answers

While Israel's soldiers trembled before the giant Goliath, the young shepherd David went out against him in the name of the LORD, and won with a sling and a stone.

Here are 10 Bible quiz questions on David and Goliath, with the answers and Bible references at the end. Use them for Sabbath School, youth meetings, family worship or personal study.

Questions

1. Where did Israel and the Philistines face each other?
   A) The valley of Elah
   B) The plain of Jezreel
   C) Mount Carmel
   D) The valley of Achor
2. From which city was Goliath?
   A) Gaza
   B) Gath
   C) Ashdod
   D) Ekron
3. For how many days did Goliath challenge Israel?
   A) 7
   B) 3
   C) 40
   D) 12
4. Why did David go to the camp?
   A) To join the army
   B) To see the king
   C) To fight Goliath
   D) To take food to his brothers
5. Which brother was angry with David at the camp?
   A) Eliab
   B) Abinadab
   C) Shammah
   D) Jonathan
6. What animals had David killed while keeping sheep?
   A) A wolf and a fox
   B) A lion and a bear
   C) A leopard and a serpent
   D) Two eagles
7. Why did David not go out in Saul's armour?
   A) It was broken
   B) Saul would not lend it
   C) He had not proved it
   D) It was too small
8. How many smooth stones did David choose?
   A) One
   B) Three
   C) Seven
   D) Five
9. In whose name did David come against Goliath?
   A) The name of the LORD of hosts
   B) The name of King Saul
   C) The name of Jesse
   D) The name of Israel's army
10. Where did the stone strike Goliath?
    A) In his chest
    B) In his forehead
    C) In his leg
    D) In his hand

Answers

1. A) The valley of Elah (1 Samuel 17:2)
2. B) Gath (1 Samuel 17:4)
3. C) 40 (1 Samuel 17:16)
4. D) To take food to his brothers (1 Samuel 17:17-18)
5. A) Eliab (1 Samuel 17:28)
6. B) A lion and a bear (1 Samuel 17:34-36)
7. C) He had not proved it (1 Samuel 17:39)
8. D) Five (1 Samuel 17:40)
9. A) The name of the LORD of hosts (1 Samuel 17:45)
10. B) In his forehead (1 Samuel 17:49)